Using plants as food for animals Agricultural Science Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan

Subject: Agricultural Science

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: Week 3

Age: 6 years

Topic: Using Plants as Food for Animals

Sub-topic: Types of Plants Eaten by Animals

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Identify at least three types of plants eaten by animals.
2. Explain why animals need plants for food.
3. Mention some animals and the plants they eat.

Key Words:

• Edible
• Animal
• Grass
• Leaves
• Plants

Set Induction:

The teacher shows pictures of animals eating plants, such as cows eating grass and rabbits eating carrots, and asks the pupils what they see in the pictures.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with some animals and the basic idea that animals need food.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of animals eating plants
• Real samples of plants like grass and leaves (if available)
• Flashcards
• Drawing paper and crayons

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

The teacher asks the pupils about their pets or animals they have seen and discusses what these animals eat.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Identification
• Description
• Drawing

Learning Materials:

• Pictures
• Real plant samples
• Flashcards

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 1 Agricultural Science Textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of cows, rabbits, and goats eating plants
• Actual plant samples (if possible)
• Flashcards with plant names

Content:

1. Types of Plants Eaten by Animals:
   • Grass: Eaten by cows, goats, and sheep.
   • Leaves: Eaten by rabbits and giraffes.
   • Fruits and Vegetables: Eaten by monkeys and guinea pigs.
2. Importance of Plants for Animals:
   • Provide essential nutrients for growth and health.
   • Source of energy for daily activities.
   • Help in digestion and overall well-being.
3. Examples of Animals and Their Plant Foods:
   • Cow: Eats grass and hay.
   • Rabbit: Eats leaves and carrots.
   • Monkey: Eats fruits like bananas and berries.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Cows like to eat ____.
   • a) Meat
   • b) Grass
   • c) Fish
   • d) Bread
2. Rabbits eat ____ and carrots.
   • a) Leaves
   • b) Meat
   • c) Cheese
   • d) Rice
3. Monkeys enjoy eating ____.
   • a) Meat
   • b) Fruits
   • c) Fish
   • d) Bread
4. Goats usually eat ____.
   • a) Grass
   • b) Fish
   • c) Cheese
   • d) Bread
5. Leaves are eaten by ____.
   • a) Lions
   • b) Rabbits
   • c) Dogs
   • d) Fish
6. Grass is a common food for ____.
   • a) Fish
   • b) Cows
   • c) Lions
   • d) Cats
7. Bananas are a type of ____ eaten by monkeys.
   • a) Meat
   • b) Grain
   • c) Fruit
   • d) Bread
8. Animals need plants for ____.
   • a) Playing
   • b) Sleeping
   • c) Food
   • d) Fighting
9. Fruits and vegetables are eaten by ____.
   • a) Monkeys
   • b) Sharks
   • c) Eagles
   • d) Tigers
10. Sheep eat ____.
    • a) Fish
    • b) Grass
    • c) Meat
    • d) Cheese

FAQs:

1. What is an edible plant for animals?
   • A plant that animals can eat.
2. What do cows eat?
   • Cows eat grass.
3. What do rabbits eat?
   • Rabbits eat leaves and carrots.
4. What do monkeys eat?
   • Monkeys eat fruits like bananas.
5. Why do animals need plants?
   • Animals need plants for nutrients and energy.
6. Can goats eat fish?
   • No, goats eat grass.
7. Do lions eat plants?
   • No, lions eat meat.
8. What do giraffes eat?
   • Giraffes eat leaves.
9. Do sheep eat cheese?
   • No, sheep eat grass.
10. Why are plants important for animals?
    • Plants provide food and nutrients for animals.

Presentation:

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Using Plants as Food for Humans”.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the new topic by showing pictures of different animals eating plants and naming the plants.

Step 3:

• The teacher allows the pupils to discuss the animals they know and what these animals eat. The teacher corrects any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Show pictures and real plant samples.
• Explain the types of plants eaten by animals.
• Ask questions to engage pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

• Observe pictures and real plant samples.
• Answer questions.
• Identify plant types.

Assessment:

• Pupils will draw an animal and the plant it eats.
• Pupils will complete fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What do cows eat?
2. Name a plant that rabbits eat.
3. What do monkeys eat?
4. Why do animals need plants?
5. What do goats eat?
6. Name a plant that giraffes eat.
7. Do lions eat plants?
8. Why are plants important for animals?
9. What do sheep eat?
10. What is an example of a fruit that animals eat?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback.

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